Peugeot showed the new Panoramic i-Cockpit, the digital instrumentation system with completely redesigned dashboard that will debut on the new 3008 in September. The Peugeot design team led by Matthias Hossann together with the technicians and engineers decided in the new system to bring together two of the three fundamental elements of the i-Cockpit: the head-up display and the large central touchscreen. These are now integrated into a curved panoramic screen consisting of a single 21-inch high-definition panel extending from the left end of the dashboard to the centre console. A widescreen that appears to float above the dashboard. The ‘floating’ effect is accentuated by special LED ambient lighting beneath the screen.
Positioned for optimal ergonomics, the 21-inch wide-screen is slightly angled towards the driver, while remaining accessible to the passenger on his or her right. This digital screen of exceptional size and quality thus brings together two key functions: on the left-hand side of the panoramic screen, the instrument panel brings together, above the compact steering wheel, all driving-related information (speed, power indicators, driving aids, energy flow, etc.). On the right-hand side in the centre of the dashboard, the touch-screen section is accessible to both driver and passenger and can be used to manage climate control, navigation, multimedia, connectivity, etc. There are also i-Toggles, fully customisable touch-sensitive buttons that can be personalised to provide quick access to as many as 10 functions. The centre console is airy and uncluttered, designed to increase the space available for storage and wireless charging of smartphones. This was made possible by relocating the automatic transmission selector on the dashboard, now positioned to the right of the steering wheel.
